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BRAZOS COUNTY – Every child wants something new to wear on their first day of school, and children who have experienced abuse and neglect are no different. Voices for Children is hosting its annual “Shop for CASA” back-toschool clothing drive, benefitting children served by the program.
Read moreThe Navasota Mudcats hosted Lee County for the season’s first meet at Navasota Municipal pool May 20. Mudcats Head coach Will Smith and assistant coach, Brianna Tejeda, said they are proud of the results and efforts of the participants in the first meet.
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Youth are roping in the fun and making memories at the 71st Annual Grimes County Fair. The Fair continues through June 10, concluding with a bull buck-out.
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Anderson-Shiro’s Brooklyn Byars-Cosby was crowned 2023 Grimes County Fair Queen during the kick-off dance June 3. She is a member of Anderson-Shiro FFA. Little Texas headlined the kick-off dance celebrating 30-years on the music scene.
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A 60-year-old Navasota man, Lee Johnson, was struck by a train and killed late Tuesday night. Around 11:47 p.m. May 30, Navasota Police responded to reports of a possible pedestrian struck by a train near the Union Pacific railroad crossing between Washington Avenue and Blackshear Street.
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Grimes County Sheriff’s Deputies uncovered a drug operation during a traffic stop in Roans Prairie June 3. Around 2:30 a.m. Deputy Copeland observed a silver Dodge Ram run a stop sign at the intersection of Texas 30 and Texas 90. When Copeland approached the vehicle a strong odor of marijuana was detected so a probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle.
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A family of four lost their home in a fire Thursday morning. At 10:09 a.m. June 1, first responders were dispatched to a structure fire at the 2000 block of Trailride Ln., approximately four miles outside of Navasota. When Navasota Fire Department arrived at 10:18 a.m. the doublewide mobile home was engulfed in flames and partially collapsed.
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ANDERSON - Newly elected Anderson Mayor, Marc Benton, sees the potential of the small town he considers his “forever home.” Before Anderson, Virginia was his home for 25 years. During the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, he searched for a change of scenery. Small town Anderson caught his attention, so he packed his bags and made the move. He quickly fell in love with the area and decided he wanted to remain there for the rest of his life.
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